| Colorado tick fever | <infectious disease> A rare acute viral infection transmitted via a tick bite (Dermacentor andersoni). Disease is limited to the western United States, particularly Colorado. The incubation period is 3-6 days. Symptoms include fever (that may abate and then recur), sweats, chills, joint pains, headache, photophobia, nausea, vomiting, rash and weakness. Treatment includes tick removal and acetaminophen to control fever. The disease is generally self-limited and nonserious. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| sea lawyer | <zoology> The gray snapper. See Snapper. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| lawyer | 1. One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates. 2. <zoology> The black-necked stilt. See Stilt. The bowfin (Amia calva). The burbot (Lota maculosa). Origin: From Law, like bowyer, fr.bow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |